THERE were fears a building had caught fire on the outskirts of Bridport late last night

A new summer fete and dog show got tails wagging in west Dorset.

Dorset Council has announced plans to temporarily close Pettycrate Lane in Chideock to allow work aimed at reducing the risk of flooding in the area.

Earth My Earth, a free weekend of performance, art and community exchange, will take place in Bridport on September 12 and September 13.

Sam Hackett, from Beaminster, will walk 100 miles for Desmoid Aid UK alongside her black Labrador, Pippin, as part of the Walk 100 Miles in September campaign.

Western Gateway STB is offering up to £50k to fund rural transport schemes in the South West region.

A Walk Down the Aisle, presented by Theresa Weller, will take place at St Mary's Church, South Street, Bridport, on Friday, September 11.

The council has made a U-turn after refusing to support a restaurant at Parnham Park

AN 80-year-old woman has been charged with a series of knife offences and alleged assaults on police officers and other emergency workers following two separate incidents in Bridport

Here's how you can watch the Dorset-filmed crime drama Broadchurch on Netflix, said to be 'one of the greatest ever made'

AN investigation into an alleged assault which left one man with serious injuries on Lyme Regis seafront over the Easter weekend remains ongoing, Dorset Police has confirmed.

Two men released under investigation after Bridport hammer and bottle fight

Sir Keir Starmer is no longer the MP for Holborn and St Pancras, he has announced.

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

The Dorset street with the most parking fines has been named for the 2025/26 period, with half of the top 10 being in Weymouth

Dorset Council says it is dealing with a high number of enforcement cases – despite a claim by a senior councillor that the authority was ‘toothless’

A three day festival of folk music was enjoyed in west Dorset

Parnham Restaurant in Beaminster earned praise from Bite Twice Reviews for its outstanding Sunday roast

Dorset road closures from August 2026 will affect Chideock, Lyme Regis and Powerstock for flood prevention, bridge repairs and repointing works.

As September arrives, gardeners are advised to complete a number of tasks to help prepare for the colder months of winter

Chuck E. Cheese and Raising Cane’s are among the US fast food chains opening up branches in the UK in 2026

DORSET is on alert as a warning for thunderstorms has been issued for today.

This beautiful Dorset hillfort walk has stunning views and is a summer delight

The Osmington to Ringstead Beach Circular is a Dorset walk offering views of the coast and the opportunity to go to a pub at the end

Organisers of a much-loved swimming challenge are calling out for more participants to raise money for lifesavers that have faced an extremely busy year

Bournemouth Airport has been hit by a power outage with flights affected. Latest updates as we get them.

We're delighted to show you more pictures from the hugely successful Melplash Show 2026.

An historic west Dorset pub has been named the county’s top spot to enjoy a beer in the sunshine in a new national beer-garden analysis

EXTENSIVE repairs and renovations, including a new thatch, are proposed for a fire-damaged west Dorset farmhouse

A MOBILE home for a rural workers’ accommodation already in use at Wootton Fitzpaine have been refused

Two Bridport restaurants have featured on Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 from The Good Food Guide

A Bridport resident has called on people to stop feeding seagulls - before the problem gets worse

Supermarket Waitrose has helped Shipton Gorge Heritage Trust improve a well-used Dorset woodland footpath

Lifesaving work from the Lyme Regis RNLI crew will feature in an episode of the BBC documentary series Saving Lives at Sea on September 1.

A new £1 million fund will launch a mobile dental unit to deliver essential care to rough sleepers and vulnerable groups.

One of the south west’s biggest agricultural shows made a return.

A 'vibrant,' 'gentle' and 'warm-hearted' former superyacht stewardess living in Dorset took her own life, an inquest has heard

Officers from the Bridport Neighbourhood Policing Team responded to reports of a female armed with a knife this morning within the communal area of a block of flats near South Street, Bridport.

The Red Arrows have cancelled their flypast this evening

TV personality Oz Clarke will lead a group of singing cyclists to Lyme Regis as part of a Jurassic Coast charity challenge

Much anticipated plans for an iconic building in Lyme Regis that has been left derelict are to be unveiled

The Red Arrows’ planned flypast over Lyme Regis has been moved to Friday evening because of an unfavourable weather forecast for Saturday

Traffic is at a standstill in parts of Bridport, with long delays reported as the August bank holiday weekend gets under way.

THIS Bridport Carnival year may have been one of the more challenging but organisers say it "paid off" after thousands gathered to join in the festivities.

Bridport and Lyme Regis weekend weather forecast: sunny intervals, occasional rain, winds up to 32mph, highs of 21°C, and low pollen levels (28–31 August).

Animal beatings are on the rise in Dorset, with more than 200 reports made to the RSPCA last year, shocking new figures reveal.

Tom Cunliffe will deliver a five-day masterclass at Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis from November 16-20, teaching navigation without electronic devices.

Lyme Regis Museum has announced 'To the Sea', a collaboration funded by Arts Council England that will bring together artists to explore the maritime history

This weekend sees the release of a new film from legendary director Sir Ridley Scott, co-existing alongside other films in Dorset cinemas

Met Office forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds for the UK over the bank holiday weekend.